Taconnaz
in Haute-Savoie of Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France

Noteable things around
Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
45.896 and 6.826 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 45° 53' 46" and E 6° 49' 32"
Currency and Currency Code:
Euro - EUR
Spoken languages:
French, Breton, Corsican, Catalan, Basque, Occitan
Local electricity:
230 V - 50 Hz (plugs: G)
Mobile phone / cellular frequencies (MHz):
900 MHz, 1800 MHz, 3G, 4G
Local Time: 12:49 PM (Friday)
Timezone: Europe/Paris
UTC/GMT offset: 1 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
5:57 am and 9:00 pm
Antipode Coordinates:
-44.033 and -176.367 (Lat./Lng.)
Closest place to antipode coordinates:
Ouwenga
References
This place on Geonames.org
Current travel safety evaluation for France in Western Europe

Safety Score: 3,0 of 5.0 based on data from 9 authorites. Meaning we advice caution when travelling to France.

Travel warnings are updated daily. Source: Travel Warning France. Last Update: 2024-05-17 08:07:57

Delve into Taconnaz

Taconnaz in Haute-Savoie (Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes) is a city located in France about 293 mi (or 471 km) south-east of Paris, the country's capital town.

Current time in Taconnaz is now 12:49 PM (Friday). The local timezone is named Europe / Paris with an UTC offset of 2 hours. We know of 12 airports closer to Taconnaz, of which 5 are larger airports. The closest airport in France is Megève Airport in a distance of 10 mi (or 16 km), South-West. Besides the airports, there are other travel options available (check left side).

There are several Unesco world heritage sites nearby. The closest heritage site is Lavaux, Vineyard Terraces in Switzerland at a distance of 41 mi (or 67 km). The closest in France is From the Great Saltworks of Salins-les-Bains to the Royal Saltworks of Arc-et-Senans, the Production of Open-pan Salt in a distance of 85 mi (or 67 km), North. We saw 1 points of interest near this location. In need of a room? We compiled a list of available hotels close to the map centre further down the page.

Since you are here already, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: Courmayeur, Pre Saint Didier, La Thuile, Morgex and La Salle. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.

Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 9°C / 48 °F

Morning Temperature 3°C / 38 °F
Evening Temperature 10°C / 50 °F
Night Temperature 6°C / 42 °F
Chance of rainfall 1%
Air Humidity 72%
Air Pressure 1011 hPa
Wind Speed Light breeze with 3 km/h (2 mph) from South-East
Cloud Conditions Broken clouds, covering 63% of sky
General Conditions Rain and snow

Saturday, 18th of May 2024

13°C (56 °F)
7°C (45 °F)
Light rain, light breeze, scattered clouds.

Sunday, 19th of May 2024

14°C (58 °F)
9°C (49 °F)
Moderate rain, light breeze, broken clouds.

Monday, 20th of May 2024

15°C (59 °F)
11°C (51 °F)
Moderate rain, light breeze, overcast clouds.

Hotels and Places to Stay

Hôtel Mercure Chamonix Les Bossons

Address
0,2 mi
59 Route de Vers le Nant Les Bossons
74400 CHAMONIX MONT-BLANC
France

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


Hôtel Le Refuge des Aiglons

Address
2,5 mi
270 Avenue De Courmayeur
74400 Chamonix Mont Blanc
France

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 16:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Hôtel Mercure Chamonix Centre

Address
2,9 mi
39, rue des Allobroges
74400 CHAMONIX MONT BLANC
France

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 16:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Alpina Eclectic Hotel

Address
3,0 mi
79 av. du Mont-Blanc, BP 136
74400 Chamonix-Mont-Blanc
France

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 16:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Boutique Hotel Le Morgane

Address
2,7 mi
145, av. de L´Aiguille-du-Midi
74400 Chamonix
France

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 16:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


Park Hotel Suisse & Spa

Address
2,8 mi
75, Allée du Majestic
74400 Chamonix
France

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


L'Héliopic Sweet & Spa

Address
2,6 mi
50 place de l'Aiguille du Midi
74400 Chamonix-Mont-Blanc
France

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 16:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Grand Hôtel Des Alpes

Address
2,7 mi
75 Rue du Docteur Paccard
74400 Chamonix
France

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 16:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Hôtel Hermitage

Address
1,0 mi
63 Chemin du Ce
74400 Chamonix
France

Time Information

Checkout: 11:30 - Checkin: 16:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Chalet Hôtel Le Prieuré

Address
2,6 mi
149 allée du Recteur Payot
74400 Chamonix
France

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


Videos from this area

These are videos related to the place based on their proximity to this place.

★ Parapente - Chamonix - Aiguille du Midi - juin 2010

Published: January 12, 2012
Length: 36:45 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Florian Pagès

Vol en parapente depuis l'aiguille du Midi à Chamonix en juin 2010 avec Patrick Petrini de www.Fly-Chamonix.com.


Chamonix Snowboarding - 2015 - Le Brevent

Published: March 08, 2015
Length: 44:02 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: andycharger

During a recent trip snowboarding in Chamonix Mt Blanc we snowboarded at a few resorts. Here is the footage filmed on my GoPro Hero 4 Black from our visit to le Brevent.


Les Houches Ski Resort Presentation

Published: November 25, 2013
Length: 00:50 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Nuno Caetano

Presentation of the Les Houches Ski Resort in Chamonix Valley Find out more info: http://www.chamonix.net/english/winter-activities/skiing/ski-slopes/les-houches.


Les Houches MTB Downhill - GoPro

Published: August 25, 2014
Length: 51:07 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Mark Sorensen

Exploring the downhill mountain biking trails in Les Houches, just SW of Chamonix. I was a little disappointed in the lack of variety available, but the one trail they had was pretty fun!


Extreme Middle Aged in Les Houches 2015

Published: April 01, 2015
Length: 10:03 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: luckylespatterson

A selection of middle aged Long and Thames Ditton males in various states of fitness attempting to ski and board. Filmed on location in Les Houches 2015 using a GoPro camera, Nokia phone (for...


Snowboard LES HOUCHES 2012

Published: December 08, 2012
Length: 26:57 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Schtroumhgrognon

vacances d'hiver février/mars 2012.


MTB Les Houches

Published: July 31, 2013
Length: 49:44 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Erik Ekman

Testing downhill with trail bike on UCPA trip.


Les Houches 2015

Published: March 21, 2015
Length: 04:53 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Louis Poulaert

Gopro Ski les houches 2015.


Chamonix - Les Houches Noël 2014

Published: January 03, 2015
Length: 52:21 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Federico Bazzarini

Time lapse girati tra Les Houches e Chamonix, nell'alta savoia francese, durante il periodo natalizio 2014.


Les Houches Skiing Feb 2015 with GoPro Hero

Published: March 05, 2015
Length: 26:36 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Nigel Ramsey

Les Houches, Chamonix Mont Blanc, Skiing Feb 2015 with GoPro Hero video action camera.


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Attractions and noteworthy things

Distances are based on the centre of the city/town and sightseeing location. This list contains brief abstracts about monuments, holiday activities, national parcs, museums, organisations and more from the area as well as interesting facts about the region itself. Where available, you'll find the corresponding homepage. Otherwise the related wikipedia article.

Mont Blanc Tunnel

The Mont Blanc Tunnel is a road tunnel in The Alps under the Mont Blanc mountain, linking Chamonix, Haute-Savoie, France, and Courmayeur, Aosta Valley, Italy . It is one of the major trans-Alpine transport routes, particularly for Italy, which relies on the tunnel for transporting as much as one-third of its freight to northern Europe. It reduces the route from France to Turin by 50 kilometres and to Milan by 100 kilometres .

Located at 45.9014, 6.86083 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Tunnels in France, Tunnels in Italy, Transport in Aosta Valley, Alps, France–Italy border crossings, Mont Blanc, Tunnels completed in 1965

Bossons Glacier

The Bossons Glacier is one of the glaciers found in the Chamonix valley of Haute-Savoie département, south-eastern France. It is on the south side of the valley, close to the Aiguille du Midi.

Located at 45.8833, 6.86667 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Glaciers of France, Geography of Haute-Savoie, Glaciers of the Alps

Air India Flight 101

Air India Flight 101 was a scheduled Air India passenger flight that accidentally flew into a mountain near Mont Blanc in France on the morning of 24 January 1966.

Located at 45.8778, 6.86667 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Airliner accidents and incidents caused by pilot error, Aviation accidents and incidents in France, Aviation accidents and incidents in 1966, Accidents and incidents involving the Boeing 707, Mont Blanc, Air India accidents and incidents, 1966 in France

Lac du Brévent

Lac du Brévent is a lake in the municipality of Chamonix, Haute-Savoie, France. It is located below the Le Brévent peak, at an elevation of approx. 2125 m.

Located at 45.9292, 6.82778 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Lakes of Haute-Savoie

Lac de l'Aiguillette

Lac de l'Aiguillette is a lake in Haute-Savoie, France.

Located at 45.925, 6.81111 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Lakes of Haute-Savoie

Refuge des Grands Mulets

The Refuge des Grands Mulets is a refuge in the Mont Blanc massif in the Alps.

Located at 45.8667, 6.86111 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Refuges of the Alps

Refuge de Tête Rousse

The Refuge de Tête Rousse is a refuge in the Mont Blanc massif in the Alps.

Located at 45.8551, 6.81778 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Refuges of the Alps

Le Tremplin Olympique du Mont

Le Tremplin Olympique du Mont (English: Olympic jumping hill of Le Mont) was a ski jumping venue constructed for the 1924 Winter Olympics in Chamonix, France.

Located at 45.8983, 6.84194 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
1924 Winter Olympics venues, Ski jumping venues in France, Olympic Nordic combined venues, Olympic ski jumping venues

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Taconnaz: Les Houches-RN205 − Chamonix, Taconnaz (source)

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Chamonix: Mont-Blanc − Rodano-Alpi − Brevent°, Chamonix (source)

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